Whole Wheat Zucchini and Sesame Seed Muffins
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Recipe type: Muffins, Savory
 
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini (roughly 300grams)
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds (Plus extra for sprinkling on top)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons sunflower oil or melted butter ( I used olive oil)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C
  2. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners
  3. Grate zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  4. Lightly beat the eggs in another bowl. Beat in the buttermilk and oil.
  5. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the mixed herbs and half the sesame seeds.
  6. Make a well in the centre and add in the liquid ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pan and scatter the sesame seeds to top.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan and then serve warm.
Recipe by Baker Street at https://bakerstreet.tv/2011/10/muffin-monday-whole-wheat-zucchini-and-sesame-seed-muffins/